The training made me review my strengths and weaknesses as a manager and highlighted how important it is to invest in the recruitment, induction, training and reviewing of staff so that as a team we are aware of common goals.It emphasised how this can improve the whole Barkers experience for our staff and customers.
Jane Hunter, Ladieswear Buyer
Barkers Northallerton
We welcome direct approaches from quality independent retailers wishing to become members.
AIS welcomes direct approaches from prospective suppliers who wish to be added to our supplier base.
Furniture is the single biggest AIS trading category and covers all product areas from upholstery to cabinet and beds. Most of the leading Brands, such as Duresta, G Plan, Baker Furniture and Tempur are available through AIS and more than half of our members benefit from access to furniture ranges.
The AIS Fashion division is comprehensive in its offering across Womenswear, Menswear, Accessories, Intimate apparel and Childrenswear. At the INDX Shows Members are able to source and buy many leading fashion brands across all sectors.
Linens and Soft Furnishings is a major product category within AIS and product sourced through us can be found in many of our members from department stores to furniture and home specialists. It’s supported by two shows each year which also include soft furnishings.
Housewares covers ranges from cookware, kitchenware and small electricals to dining, glassware and candles and is one of our most exciting product categories with many lines being sourced directly from the Far East or Europe and exclusive to AIS members.
INDX (short for Independent Exhibitions) represents a group of unique trade shows brought to you by AIS. Seasonal shows are held throughout the year across Fashion and Home at Cranmore Park in Solihull.
Flooring One offers a large selection of carpets, rugs, vinyl, laminate and wood quality flooring from selected manufacturers. It makes choosing flooring easy and affordable.
AIS launched its own Toy Division in 2008 under the name plaY-room. In addition to AIS department store members, many independent toy retailers have joined the plaY-room family.
Cranmore Park is a purpose built conference and exhibition venue which can accommodate local or national meetings as well as exhibitions, conferences and training courses.